Horse Health Matters®
Help, I can't catch my new horse …
by Jenni Nellist
April 18, 2017 11:50
By successfully evading capture your mare feels relief through negative reinforcement* and has learned to keep up this strategy …
Horse First Aid for Poisoning
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 13:17
Hungry horses often ingest toxic substances. Learn more about common causes of poisoning, who to call, and what to do when your horse has eaten something …
Horse Snips - Bell Boots
by EquiMed Staff
April 15, 2017 15:38
Watch this short video that explains the basics of using bell boots to protect your horse's legs while riding. This is the first in a series of "Horse Snips" …
Establishing a Daily Routine for Your Horse
by EquiMed Staff
April 17, 2017 12:02
Horses do need daily care when it comes to feeding, satisfying thirst and exercise. Learn how you can make meeting your horse's basic needs an enjoyable break …
Tip of the Day
A foals neonatal phase lasts about two hours after birth. In this time, the foal learns to stand, walk and suckle from its mother. This is an important time for advocates of imprint training, as proper handling of the foal at this time has a lasting effect.
Common Causes of Lameness
by Flossie Sellers
May 2, 2017 13:59
What makes your horse go lame and where is the lameness located? Here are some tips that will help you answer these questions when you notice that your horse …
An Illustrated Guide to Body Scoring Your Horse
by Flossie Sellers
May 5, 2017 15:59
Evaluating the relationship of body fat to body musculature helps a horse owner determine the body score of a particular horse and is a helpful management tool …
Poisonous Plants in Your Paddock? What Every Horse Owner Should Know
by Katie Navarra
January 21, 2019 10:51
While there are potentially dozens of plants hazardous to horses in each region of the United States, this article covers the three most common toxic plants in …
Fever in Horses
by Heather Smith Thomas
November 8, 2018 11:18
Every horse owner should get an idea what their horse’s normal temperature is by taking it daily for a few days …
Essentials
Meeting the Horse's Basic Dietary Needs
by EquiMed Staff
May 3, 2017 11:17
Horses require basic nutrition elements in proper proportions and amounts. This article discuss the equine's basic dietary needs, giving you the information you …
Horse Parasite Control Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
November 8, 2018 11:24
Read about the many types of parasites that can affect your horse and learn how using the three "arms" of strategic deworming can be an answer to your parasite …
Horse Vaccination Guidelines
by EquiMed Staff
April 21, 2017 10:34
An effective equine vaccination program always begins with a discussion with your veterinarian and why the risk factors in your particular area of the country …
Do's and Don'ts of Horse First Aid
by EquiMed Staff
April 10, 2017 10:26
Minor injuries and illnesses in horses can turn into costly or catastrophic situations if not recognized and treated promptly. Read to learn the 5 principles of …
Word of the Day
Perineural
Situated around nervous tissue or a nerve.
Want a Healthy Horse? Look to the Way Horses Live in the Wild …
by EquiMed Staff
April 25, 2017 13:06
Over the years, researchers have thoroughly investigated the evolution of horses and determined that the way horses live in the wild can serve as a guide for …
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absolutely necessary; extremely important.
synonyms: crucial, necessary, key, vital, indespensable, important, of the essence, critcal imperative, manditory, compulsory, obligatory
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